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Government to complete 27 new rice processing facilities
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to complete 145 Rice Processing Systems (RPS) nationwide by the end of 2025, marking a significant investment in the agricultural sector.
As of 2022, the DA has already established 118 RPS, with the remaining 27 set to be delivered, installed, and commissioned by December 2025.
This initiative, implemented by PhilMech under the RCEF Mechanization Program, seeks to address the persistent shortage of drying and milling facilities for Filipino rice farmers.
The DA is also planning to allocate P3.3 billion over the next three years to establish 300 additional drying systems across the country.
The department's goal is to increase the national rice drying capacity to 35% to 40% during the wet season by 2028, which could significantly reduce yield losses due to postharvest inefficiencies.
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